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Are Your Lab Investigations Argument Driven?
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The 27 lab investigations in the new NSTA Press book Argument-Driven Inquiry in Biology: Lab Investigations for Grades 9-12 follow the argument-driven inquiry (ADI) instruction model, which consists of eight stages.…
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The American Jobs Act and science labs
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NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle Last week President Obama introduced his new American Jobs Act, which included provisions that will impact schools, teachers and, specifically, science labs. A press…
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Lab instructions: Finding the right mix
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I’m looking for information regarding student comprehension and/or performance when given basic, succinct instructions versus long, detailed lab instructions. I have heard convincing arguments for both, but I’d like to…
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Extended Lab Shut-down Closeout
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I. Best of Times, Worst of Times With the extended closing of schools resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, it is possible that some school district may need to be closed for the balance of the academic year. In any…
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Multimedia lab reports and science podcasting
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There are many sessions devoted to technology applications. Two that I attended on Friday afternoon were presented by dynamic teachers from New Jersey and Texas. In “Lights! Action! Science!” Barbara DeSantis…
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Methanol Use in School Science Labs: Danger, Will Robinson!
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Are Your Lab SOPs in Place for a Safer School Year?
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How Safe Is Your Lab for the New School Year?
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Just When You Thought Your Lab Was Safer
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Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfecting PPE for a Safer Lab Experience
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools
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Safety Resources for Middle/Secondary Schools U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Specialized Information Services (SIS) recently released a new Enviro-Health Links page, "Laboratory Safety," which offers links to information for clinical, academic, and school…
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Procuring Lab Chemicals—A ‘Cradle to Grave’ Safety Issue
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The Safety Component in Lab Renovations and New Construction
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As states continue to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards and STEM curricula programs, science teachers will be asked to engage students in a way that requires specific lab facilities. The demands of…
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REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit
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REcharge Labs: Solar Cork Boat Kit Introduction Teaching about solar energy in a present-day science classroom is an interesting way to have students adhere to the NGSS Standards, i.e., 4-PS3-4. Undoubtedly,…
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Preventing Overcrowding in K–12 Science Labs
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Of all the safety concerns expressed by science teachers, class size is high on the list. Thus, occupancy loads in science laboratories should be restricted to create and maintain a safer learning environment. Ever…
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